Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939
Biography
William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. A pillar of the Irish literary establishment, he helped to found the Abbey Theatre, and in his later years served two terms as a Senator of the Irish Free State.
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"Whit", 1965 - 1968
Ellmann's suggestions for "Whit's" proposed book on Yeats.
Whitaker, Thomas R., 1955 - 1967
Whitaker writes, in part: "...The title sent - W.B. Yeats: History and the 'Shaping Joy' - will serve...."
"William Butler Yeats: 1865-1939", 1962
Ellmanan's draft biographical entry for the Encyclopedia Americana; related correspondence and proof page.
William Butler Yeats: The Fountain Years, 1947
Table of Content, Chapter 6, and Bibliography of Ellmann's thesis presented in candidacy for the degree of Bachelor of Letters, Trinity College, Dublin.
Wilson, Basil, 1950-07-16
Wilson updates Ellmann on his recent travels; speaks at length on various Yeats topics including Wilson's attendence at the premiere of the film "W.B. Yeats--A Tribute".
Wilson, Robert N.D., 1934
Transcription of Yeats's letter to Wilson: "...A Mrs. Foden...has been asked by Count Markiewicz's Polish relatives to write his life...."
Witt, Marion, 1951
Exchange regarding Witt's research trip to England and Ireland. Includes Witt's article, "'Great Art Beaten Down': Yeats on Censorship", reprinted from College English.
Wood, Bradley, 1966
Wood gives Ellmann an overview of his areas of interest and research and his desire to attend Trinity College.
Woodward, Mrs. J., 1947-05-07
Ellmann's query regarding the exact date Yeats joined the Blavatsky Lodge of the Theosophical Society.
Wool, Miss, 1949-11-22
Ellmann's original signed letter regarding Yeats's letters and writing a letter of recommendation.
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